Turkish girl group Manifest reached an important milestone with their first international arena concert in London. With their first English-language single "Tralala", the six-member group wants to captivate a global audience without losing their Turkish roots.
Founded in 2025, girl group Manifest gave their first arena concert outside Turkey at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. Before the show, the six members Esin Bahat, Hilal Yelekçi, Lidya Pınar, Mina Solak, Sueda Uluca and Zeynep Sude Oktay talked about their international goals and musical future.
"We Also Want to Make Our Culture Known Worldwide"
With their first English-language single "Tralala", Manifest wants to reach new listeners around the world. The group emphasizes that their Turkish identity should remain an important part of their music.
Zeynep Sude Oktay explained that English-language songs make it easier to enter the international music market. At the same time, the group wants to integrate Turkish melodies and cultural influences into their music.
"We want to be successful globally, but at the same time also make our culture known worldwide," Oktay said.
Manifest Wants to Make Turkish Girl-Group Culture Known Internationally
The group also sees itself as part of a new generation of Turkish girl groups. After earlier successes by groups like Hepsi, Manifest wants to bring this music culture back into the spotlight.
There's a lot of work behind the elaborate stage shows. According to Mina Solak, the six singers are supported by a team of around 150 people. Besides the singing, intensive dance training also plays an important role.
With their performance in London and the release of "Tralala", Manifest continues their international journey. The group's big goal is to establish themselves on the global music market while representing Turkish culture on international stages.